EKF’s risk assessment when exporting to Belarus

Country risk classification

The risk classification reflects the risk that a buyer cannot pay due to political risks in the country. The higher the figure, the higher the risk.

EKF's cover policy

Credit period

/Buyer

Guarantees without credit period

Up to 1 year

1-5 years

More than 5 years

Public buyer

Cover of public-sector buyers is subject to sovereign guarantee, i.e. a guarantee from the Ministry of Finance ​ ​

​Off cover. EKF provides no guarantee cover for business transactions with public-sector buyers

Private buyer

EKF accepts the strongest buyers with a credit rating equivalent to minimum B+

EKF does not provide cover for private buyers – for information on possible cover through the banking market, see the section “Banks”​ ​

Bank

​EKF only accepts the most solid banks

Maximum of DKK 50 mio. per transaction

​EKF does not cover risks on banks in the country

Financing through bills of exchange: Not considered - Contact EKF

Guarantees in local currency: Not considered - Contact EKF

General assumptions for EKF's risk assessments
This information constitutes EKF’s guideline country cover policy at publishing date. The policy is not binding for EKF regarding specific applications for export credit guarantees. Before any commitment is made based on the country cover policy, we recommend contacting EKF for further advice.